In her talk from TED2013, Nilofer Merchant inspired many to try walking meetings rather than spend hour-upon-hour in a chair. Now, this business innovator has another idea that you might want to adopt: giving the gift of TED to people on your holiday shopping list. In a blog post, Merchant put together a wish list of things she’d like to receive this season. In addition to a new Moleskin notebook and a boxed collection of all 23 Bond movies, Merchant requested a DVD of TED Talks.

It’s a service that not too many people know we provide — through our DVD On Demand program, you can pick up to six TED Talks and create a custom DVD for a friend or family member. Think of it like a mix tape … for ideas. DVDs on Demand cost $9.99 and can be shipped anywhere in the world. If you place an order this weekend, it may just get there for the holidays. Head here to create a new disc »

In the Northeastern United States, there is only one thing on the mind today: snow. What should you do if you get snowed in, with an internet connection? Watch these TED Talks to get in the arctic spirit: Ken Kamler: Medical miracle on Everest Paul Nicklen: Tales of ice-bound wonderlands Nathalie Miebach: Art made of storms […]

Happy New Year! To celebrate the closing of the year, we asked people around the TED office what talks have inspired them to make a New Year’s resolution. Below, check out their answers. Hint: many found aspirations hidden in unexpected talks. And several might help you formulate the perfect resolution. One answer that popped up again and again — Amy Cuddy’s […]